Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Portsmouth YMCA

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

1d • $39 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their professional education, knowledge, and skills. The role may serve outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site populations and contributes to the full continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, develops and revises treatment plans, delivers direct therapy, instructs patients and families in therapeutic procedures, and documents care and patient progress in the electronic medical record. The role also maintains productivity and departmental safety and compliance standards, and supervises physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

• Current state Physical Therapist license, or qualification for a traineeship or temporary license in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals at all levels.
• Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (preferred); required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed to ensure their effectiveness.
• Provide direct therapy in accordance with each patient’s plan of care and current Physical Therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of treatment, patient progress, care coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving quality, and deliver efficient and effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed